My dear boyBefore we get marriedLost RomanceBreeze by the seaBehind your smile Lesson in LoveTaiwan has hidden…
Yes, I'd agree too. That's partly my point. They are producing shows that is for a smallish target market so they can focus on topics that resonate with them. However, this is a double edged sword. When they are seen by a broader audience, it can feel insular or too colloquial. It might not appeal to everyone.
I tried this drama but I think I judged the FL quick..it's one thing to be cold,it's another to be frozen..I went…
Ahh, personal taste is the final arbitrator. ;) I have started shows that others raved about and found them wanting and vice versa. If my review helped you to dispell some of your concerns then by all means give it another go. However, if it doesn't click with you the first time, it might not ever. No biggie, it is only dramas. ;)
I don't remember what I didn't like about this one but I think there was something..By the time the Trailer was…
Yes, the writer-nim did play it safe. It was the role reversal that pulled me in. Their chemistry kept me watching. It was enjoyable without being amazing. ;) Well, if it was 36 eps, there would be even more tropes! Be careful what you wish for. LoL
Thank you, @Nelly for your comments. Unfortunately, that's a lot of Asian dramas in a nutshell. Most are tropey…
I have to say that 50 eps family sagas is not my fav. I only stumbled onto Eagle Bros by chance. I prefer the shorter 12-16 eps dramas. Of course, you don't have that luxury with c-dramas. They are almost always 30+ eps. I'm the same. I used to finish every show I started but nowadays, I'm more selective. It is better for my mental health to drop a show early than suffer through it and then regret the decision. ;)
Thank you, @Nelly for your comments. Unfortunately, that's a lot of Asian dramas in a nutshell. Most are tropey…
Thanks for the tip on Wanna Be. Have to say that one slip passed my radar. ;) Sounds interesting but when you consider there were over 150 dramas releases each year in China, originality is hard to come by. BTW, speaking of Family Dramas, I'm watching Eagle Brothers atm. It is tropey and melo but love the leads. :)
I would like to read every review you write 😂The reason why am dropping this drama..36 episodes (why does china…
Thank you, @Nelly for your comments. Unfortunately, that's a lot of Asian dramas in a nutshell. Most are tropey and a lot of tropes are based on watching the FL suffer to some degree. If we are lucky, we get growth and redemption with a HEA ending. Is it a bad thing? It depends on whether the show can deliver something we can get behind. They want us to be invested. It is a thin edge. I have watched shows that made my blood boil but is a smash hit. They are formulaic for a reason. After writing 320 reviews, I can spot a trope from space. LoL
Oh, don't get me started on length of c-dramas. Even the government knows that and institute a 40 eps limit on series but what do productions do? They cut a 70 eps series into season 1 and 2! It is all about return on investment over there. ;)
Even though I rate this drama higher (8.5), I agree with everything you said. Like you said, it started off so…
Thank you for your kind comments. I think you nailed it about the ML. I actually watched several of his earlier dramas and in all cases, the chemistry between him and the FL is a struggle. Yes, they all pair up in the end and have a HEA ending. However, he didn't make me swoon. He is a good actor and delivers solid performances but being a romantic lead takes a certain je ne sais quoi... ;)
agreed on all accounts, although I think 8 is still too generous for this. My main issue was with the writing…
I totally get your point. :) In my defence, my score is based on the show as a whole. If it was based on the plot only then it would be lower but there were some good bits. The biggest problem for me is more the "failure to launch" aspect. All the stars are aligned towards the end but what was finally delivered was lame.
So spot on! Your review sums up exactly how I feel about this drama, even down to the comparisons to k & c dramas.…
Thank you so much for your kind words. I feel the same. Some j-drama romances can be toxic as all hell but when they want to bring on the sweet love, they can dial it right up and throw in the matching set of skinship. ;) That is one aspect K and C dramas seldom do well.
5 
1 
I have started shows that others raved about and found them wanting and vice versa. If my review helped you to dispell some of your concerns then by all means give it another go.
However, if it doesn't click with you the first time, it might not ever. No biggie, it is only dramas. ;)
Well, if it was 36 eps, there would be even more tropes! Be careful what you wish for. LoL
BTW, speaking of Family Dramas, I'm watching Eagle Brothers atm. It is tropey and melo but love the leads. :)
Oh, don't get me started on length of c-dramas. Even the government knows that and institute a 40 eps limit on series but what do productions do? They cut a 70 eps series into season 1 and 2! It is all about return on investment over there. ;)
He is a good actor and delivers solid performances but being a romantic lead takes a certain je ne sais quoi... ;)
In my defence, my score is based on the show as a whole. If it was based on the plot only then it would be lower but there were some good bits. The biggest problem for me is more the "failure to launch" aspect. All the stars are aligned towards the end but what was finally delivered was lame.